Business from Scratch
Episodes
When Preparation Meets Opportunity w/ Danielle Mahon | Ep 21
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Mahon, the founder of Topsail Steamer and a true local business giant, to talk about what it really takes to...
The Hidden Legal Risks of Marriage | Ep 20
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I know divorce is a difficult, emotionally charged topic, but if you don't understand how marriage legally impacts your business, you’re operating w...
Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late w/ LeeAnne Quattrucci | Ep 19
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them can cost you everything you’ve built. In this episode, I sit down with family law attorney L...
The Power of Discipline and Transformation w/ Mike Barnhart | Ep 18
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Barnhart, owner of Axis Fitness, to discuss his journey from serving 87 months in federal prison to building a m...
Finding Your Voice in a New Market w/ Sydney Durrett Falkner | Ep 17
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Sydney Durrett Falkner to unpack her journey from painting on a college apartment floor to getting featured in Archit...
Why You Feel Alone in Your Business | Ep 16
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m diving into a heavy but necessary conversation about the specific loneliness that comes with building a business. We’re talking about that inv...
From a Bedroom to a Warehouse w/ Allie Mitrovich | Ep 15
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Allie Mitrovich to unpack how a bored quarantine hobby turned into a viral business shipping 1,300 orders in a single...
Building a Business That Fits Your Life w/ Lindsey Cheek | Ep 14
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my very first client, Lindsey Cheek of Gathered, to discuss why she radically scaled down her interior design firm. W...
Why Perfectionism is Killing Your Business w/ Stephanie Lanier | Ep 13
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Lanier to talk about the reality of building a business while raising a family. We dig into why asking for ...
Turning Your Craft into a Career w/ Alyssa Ait | Ep 12
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and industry leader Alyssa Ait to unpack the messy reality of running a floral business while rais...
Why Rest Is a Leadership Skill | Ep 11
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk honestly about one of the hardest leadership lessons I’ve had to learn as a founder: how to take time off without feeling gu...
Scaling a Business Without Losing Your Values w/ Meredith Cook | Ep 10
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Meredith Cook, founder of Green Compass Global, to talk about what it really looks like to lead wi...
How to Plan Like a CEO | Ep 9
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing a very honest look at how my relationship with planning has changed and why this year feels different than any before i...
Financial Mistakes That Sink Small Businesses w/ Chris Capone | Ep 8
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Capone to talk through the financial mistakes that quietly derail small businesses and how to avoid them early....
How Acquisitions Accelerate Business Growth w/ Bennie Sheally | Ep 7
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Wilmington business owner Bennie Sheally to talk about what it really takes to grow a company from scratch. We dive i...
From Desk Jobs to Ice Cream Dreams w/ Kristen and Wes Bechtel | Ep 6
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Kristen and Wes Bechtel — the husband-and-wife team behind Bombalatti’s Ice Cream in Wilmington, NC. We talk abou...
Taking Products from Idea to Shelf w/ Carmin Black | Ep 5
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Designer, entrepreneur, and my good friend Carmin Black, went from turning handmade jewelry in her grandparents' garage to creating handbags carri...
Growing Your Creative Business With Intention w/ Melissa Tyson | Ep 4
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Melissa Tyson, an incredible goldsmith and custom jewelry designer. Melissa's story is one of ...
5 People to Talk to Before You Start a Business | Ep 03
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through the five people you should talk to before you spend money on a website, branding, or a big “I’m launching!” ...
The Truth Behind Your First Year in Business | Ep 02
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take you inside the real first year of business — the good parts that light you up, the bad moments no one warns you about, and t...
Why Starting a Business Feels So Messy | Ep 01
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce what Business From Scratch is all about and why starting a business never looks as clean as people make it seem. I share ...
Trailer – Business from Scratch
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business is one thing. Starting over in life while building a business? That’s another level of crazy.I’m Abbye McGee — single mom, t...